LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> BMW >> 2021 >> X7 xDrive50i >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Accessories & Equipment >> Gauges & Instrument Panels >> Engine Electrical System -- Repair (G07) (1 Of 2) >> 12 42 Starter Positive Battery Cable >> 12 42 500 Removing and installing/replacing the positive battery cable (X7 xDrive50i xDrive 2019-2020) >> Install positive battery cable

Install positive battery cable

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections  .
Sheared wires can cause a short circuit  .
  • Do not pull on wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Electrostatic discharge  .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components  .
  • Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
  • Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
  • Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
  • Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
  • For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Battery positive lead to starter
M8 tightening torque  13.4 Nm
G14240801Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
G14240797Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: To provide a better overview: Illustration of surrounding parts removed.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Hexagon screw M6 with threaded bolt M5
Screw M6 with threaded bolt M5 tightening torque  10 Nm
G14358789Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Ground cable on cylinder head cover/ground pin
Nut M5 tightening torque  4.6 Nm
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Wiring harness to cylinder head cover
M6x16 screw tightening torque  10 Nm
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Wiring harness to cylinder head cover
M6x16 screw tightening torque  10 Nm
G14358788Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Wiring harness to cylinder head cover
M6x16 screw tightening torque  10 Nm
G14358787Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Positive battery cable to alternator
M8 tightening torque  19 Nm
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Auxiliary terminal for jump starting
Flange nut M8 Tightening torque  15 Nm
G14358785Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
G14358784Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Follow-up work